US launches ninth night of Iran strikes as strait of Hormuz standoff sees oil price pass $90 a barrel

The US has expanded its military offensive against Iran, striking sites near nuclear facilities, while Iran has retaliated with attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait. The conflict has disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, causing global oil prices to exceed $90 per barrel.
Still from video footage released by US Central Command, as the US launched a ninth night of strikes on Iran./Getty Images Still from video footage released by US Central Command, as the US launched a ninth night of strikes on Iran./Getty Images US-Israel war on Iran US expands Iran offensive as diplomats claim talks ongoing US military confirms third service member killed in current round of fighting, as price of oil passes $90 a barrel
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